China may be adding carrier might to meet regional threats
2014-12-02 08:25:13 source：The Hindu
November 2, 2014
"China's military planners maybe considering construction of at least three aircraft carriers — central to the assertion of "sea control" in regional waters — as part of their response to the "Asia Pivot" of the United States.
China's Communist Party affiliated daily "Global Times" has run an article that cites "military experts" who "confirm that a country needs at least three carriers to form a basic battle force". That would always ensure the availability of at least one of the three carriers for operations."
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